JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Early Learning Campus at Madison College is seeking a Child Care & Development Coordinator for its expanding campus center. This position involves planning and implementing a consistent, high-quality early care and education program in a developmentally appropriate learning environment, including individualized programming as needed. Responsibilities include conducting child assessments and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years at the College’s Early Learning Campus.
The Child Care & Development Coordinator ensures overall classroom success and compliance and supervises the work of assigned student staff, work-study students, student interns, and student teachers. They also direct any casual employees assigned to their classroom and prepare and lead parent/teacher conferences.
This is a full-time, Monday through Friday position, with varying hours between 7:30am- 5:00pm.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develops and implements learning experiences by co-planning activities that support children’s growth, fostering a classroom environment that encourages developmentally appropriate learning and socialization.
• Supports individualized child development by addressing cultural, socio-economic, emotional and physical needs to adapt teaching methods to each child’s learning style and pace.
• Maintains health and safety standards, completes routine classroom cleaning and follows sanitation protocols for food preparation, toys and bedding to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
• Ensures accurate and up-to-date child assessment records by documenting observations and developmental progress to inform lesson planning and communication with parents.
• Builds positive partnerships with parents by exchanging information through informal conversations, newsletters and conferences to support children’s development both at home and in the classroom.
• Provides guidance by offering support and supervision to student workers, interns and student teachers to enhance their learning and classroom effectiveness.
• Contributes to an inclusive, equitable and supportive environment where everyone at the institution feels valued, respected and empowered to reach their full potential.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and child development theories.
• Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation regulations related to early childhood environments.
• Skill in assessing child development, documenting progress and using observations to inform lesson planning and parent communication.
• Skill in applying consistent implementation of child guidance techniques.
• Ability to create and maintain a nurturing, developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Skill in engaging positively with all populations and communities, contributing to a safe and inclusive learning and work environment.
• Skill in effectively and respectfully communicating with others.

EDUCATION:

• Associate’s degree or two-year technical diploma in Child Development, Early Childhood Development, or related field

EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year work experience teaching young children in a licensed and accredited early childhood education setting.
• WI Early Childhood Registry as Child Care Teacher or higher certificate preferred, or ability to secure certification within the first six (6) months of employment
• CPR/1st Aid Certifications
• Prior to Hire: Satisfactory status in the DCF/DOJ fingerprint background check prior to hire and every 5yrs as well as annual DOJ name-based background checks
• Upon Hire: Satisfactory completion of DCF physical exam.

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